conflict of interest
noun phrase
: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
Examples of conflict of interest in a Sentence
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But given the potential conflict of interest, Redstone is not a member of the board’s special committee.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
In January, one of Trump’s co-defendants sought to disqualify Willis from the case over claims her relationship with Wade constituted a conflict of interest.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His campaign also often points to a $6 million contract between the IEDC and Ash Brokerage Corp. as evidence of a conflict of interest.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
One of three nominees to serve on the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority has a conflict of interest that should disqualify him from serving,three members of the Jackson County Legislature say.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Pedroza’s father-in-law had purchased — and that Pedroza should have publicly disclosed his involvement as a conflict of interest.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The city found no violation of state law or city code due to Robinson’s employment, and argued there is no conflict of interest since the Democratic Party has no contract or business before the council.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
McAfee suggested Willis could be disciplined through legal boards or by voters
McAfee said Willis may be punished in other venues, but that the relationship didn't represent an actual conflict of interest over the Trump case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
In the call with reporters, Taylor declined to elaborate on how the conflict of interest policy was being updated.
—Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
In January, one of Trump’s co-defendants sought to disqualify Willis from the case over claims her relationship with Wade constituted a conflict of interest.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
His campaign also often points to a $6 million contract between the IEDC and Ash Brokerage Corp. as evidence of a conflict of interest.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
One of three nominees to serve on the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority has a conflict of interest that should disqualify him from serving,three members of the Jackson County Legislature say.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Pedroza’s father-in-law had purchased — and that Pedroza should have publicly disclosed his involvement as a conflict of interest.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The city found no violation of state law or city code due to Robinson’s employment, and argued there is no conflict of interest since the Democratic Party has no contract or business before the council.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
McAfee suggested Willis could be disciplined through legal boards or by voters
McAfee said Willis may be punished in other venues, but that the relationship didn't represent an actual conflict of interest over the Trump case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
In the call with reporters, Taylor declined to elaborate on how the conflict of interest policy was being updated.
—Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
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